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Microsoft Pakistan
briefs media on its broad-based social initiatives

Karachi: February 3, 2016 – Microsoft Pakistan conducted a press
conference on its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
initiatives. The event was held at Microsoft’s Karachi Office
on3rd February 2016. The General Manager of Microsoft NEPA region
– Ms Leila Surhan personally graced the occasion and was also
accompanied by the Country Manager of Microsoft Pakistan - Mr.
Nadeem Malik. The two senior executives of Microsoft briefed the
media about the scope and impact of the generous social
development ventures launched by Microsoft Pakistan, with
particular emphasis on the upcoming employability portal being
created by Microsoft.

The Microsoft Pakistan Employability Portal (Rozgar) is designed
to deliver comprehensive online facilities for; youth which
include Teachers, Students and Entrepreneurs. The idea behind this
initiative is to help the human resources learn soft skills, while
bridging the gap between Job-seekers and employment opportunities
available in market. Microsoft Pakistan has collaborated with
credible international and local NGOs for operating this
broad-based initiative.

Another vital initiative orchestrated by Microsoft Pakistan is the
“Internet safety & security campaign”. Under this campaign,
teachers, students, entrepreneurs and users can learn how to use
the internet safely. Microsoft Pakistan is supporting NGOs in
terms of ‘Software Donation programme’ and capacity building
trainings, to improve their performance by promoting automated
functionality. Through this programme, Microsoft has been donating
advanced software to various important institutions, thus building
capacity in the country.

Commenting on the occasion, the General Manager of Microsoft NEPA
region – Ms. Leila Surhan stated that; “At Microsoft, we apply our
technology, talent and financial resources to foster opportunity
and serve the needs of communities around the globe and we are
doing same in Pakistan. We inspire the common people to explore
their true potential. Being the global leader in Information
Technology - Microsoft has the capacity to make a difference in
this world, in a way that no other company can.”

“We strive to empower every person and every organization on the
planet, to achieve more by reinventing productivity. It is not
enough to build great products and services, our performance and
innovation is actually reflected by the impact we have on people’s
lives. We are committed to conduct our business with integrity,
with respect for human rights, and in ways that promote
environmental sustainability.” She further said. For further
information please visit “Microsoft Citizenship website”:
www.microsoft.com/citizenship.

Microsoft Nurturing the Youth
for National Development

Karachi: January 6, 2016 – Microsoft Pakistan conducted four
illuminating events under the umbrella of Citizenship in Pakistan
by the name “Enabling Youth for National Development”. The events
were successfully orchestrated in Peshawar, Islamabad, Lahore and
Karachi, respectively.

A large number of key decision makers from various NGOs, private
academia and private companies were invited to the event. A
discussion session was held among the speakers and the
participants, where they discussed in detail the importance of
finer youth fostering for national development.

The Country Manager of Microsoft Pakistan – Mr. Nadeem Malik
stated "Acting as a responsible corporate citizen, Microsoft
Pakistan is committed to serve the communities, with robust
initiatives that empower the people. Going beyond its primary
business operations, Microsoft Pakistan is passionately working
with its customers, partners, employees and communities to help
the nation realize its full potential. Addressing a range of
societal opportunities and challenges, Microsoft extends valuable
expertise and resources to nurture education, employment and
entrepreneurship for accelerating economic growth."

The impetus of these events was to create a mutual bond between
NGOs, academia and the private industry. The partnership
formations will further prove to be beneficial in reaching
grass-root level communities and the youth, to enable them in
becoming prosperous entrepreneurs.

Through this event Microsoft also created awareness regarding
Microsoft’s employability portal “Rozgar” which will be launched
soon. Microsoft employability portal will provide the youth with
exclusive access, via internet and mobile phone, to courses which
will better aid in developing their professional skills and boost
employment. It is a platform with a job search function, youth
mentoring and social and professional networking. A product made
in MEA which will be introduced in more than 15 countries, in
conjunction with Ministries of Youth, Labor, donor organizations
and lead NGO’s.

Microsoft’s Citizenship program in Pakistan believes in empowering
every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more
and be the spark of change. These initiatives are aimed at
elevating Pakistan to the next level of technological competence,
by empowering the citizens and promoting knowledge, to achieve
high productivity and high rate of employment, through instant
access to cutting-edge solutions and advanced information systems.